Fast Labour (WY Play House)
Fast Labour by Steve Waters, published by Nick Hern Books on September 1, 2008, is a dramatic exploration of the culture of human exploitation in the UK. This 96-page play presents a personal account of life as a migrant worker, focusing on Victor, who has fled Ukraine in search of a better life. As he navigates various low-wage jobs, from gutting fish to picking carrots, Victor’s determination drives him to rise above his circumstances and challenge the economic system that seeks to keep him at the bottom.
Readers will find a poignant narrative that delves into the complexities of migration and the struggles faced by those seeking opportunity in a foreign land. The play examines themes of resilience and ambition as Victor strives to build his own business and confront the gang masters who exploit workers like him. Fast Labour offers insight into the realities of migrant life, making it a significant contribution to British and Irish drama.
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Product Description A powerful play about the growing culture of human exploitation in the UK, delving below the surface to reveal a personal account of life as a migrant worker.In Ukraine, Victor had a business, a family and a home, but things have changed and he’s fled to the UK in search of a better life. Now he’s doing everything from gutting fish to picking carrots.But Victor’s a strong-minded man. He’s not staying at the bottom of the economic food chain, he’s going to build a business of his own and play the gang masters at their own game. About the Author Steve Water’s other plays include “English Journeys” and “After the Gods”, premiered at the UK’s Hampstead Theatre, where he was resident dramatist 1999-2000.
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